MASS Office Hours Episode 55 (Brain Benefits of Exercise + Q&A) @MASSResearchReview
MASS Office Hours Episode 55 (Brain Benefits of Exercise + Q&A)  @MASSResearchReview
Uploaded September 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 hours ago
This episode of "Office Hours Live" features Dr. Eric Trexler and guest Dr. Mike Zourdos discussing a wide range of topics in exercise science and nutrition. The show begins with a little college football talk before diving into more scientific content. Dr. Zourdos previews his upcoming article on exercise and memory, highlighting the cognitive benefits of aerobic exercise and potential effects of resistance training. Dr. Trexler shares his personal experience with recent surgery and recovery. The hosts cover various topics including protein intake recommendations for muscle building, rep ranges for endurance athletes, and the neurophysiology of appetite regulation. They also discuss recent developments in weight loss medications. Throughout the episode, they engage in a Q&A session, addressing audience questions on subjects such as fat timing in diets, two-a-day workouts, rest times between sets, and combining running with resistance training. The show concludes with a discussion on powerlifting programming, specifically whether squats count towards deadlift volume.

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Time stamps:
0:00 - Introduction and opening remarks.
2:25 - Discussion about college football.
11:14 - Dr. Zourdos discusses his upcoming article in MASS about exercise and memory.
27:26 - Dr. Trexler shares details about his recent surgery and recovery process.
35:35 - Discussion on protein intake for muscle building, including recommendations for omnivores and vegans.
40:04 - Advice on rep ranges for endurance athletes doing resistance training.
41:54 - Q&A session covering topics such as fat timing in diets, two-a-day workouts, and lengthened partial repetitions.
47:56 - Discussion on hunger regulation, neurophysiology of appetite, and recent developments in weight loss medications.
59:56 - More Q&A, including topics on combining running and resistance training, rest times between sets, and protein intake for muscle building.
1:10:57 - Final question about whether squats count as deadlift volume in powerlifting programming, followed by closing remarks.
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